The values that children acquire accompany them throughout their lives, therefore it is of particular significance to familiarize children with the benefits of spending time in nature and connect them with it. The first part of the thesis examines the theoretical foundations about the child and the environment, the child as an explorer and the influence of nature on child's development and health. The second part of the thesis focuses on presenting the research "The role of educators in developing children's connection with nature". The research involved 150 educators of preschool children from the Republic of Croatia. The research employed a survey questionnaire created using Google forms as the measurement instrument. The attitudes of educators towards incorporating outdoor time within the preschool setting were examined. The results revealed that educators are aware of their role in developing children's connection with nature and that there remains a significant interest among children in spending time „in the fresh air“. The key limiting factor for going to nature with children is the large number of children in groups and the structure of educators' work schedules.